Guided by 2018–2037 Strategic RUTS Plan, RUTS prioritizes coastal protection and restoration to promote the sustainable use of marine resources. This commitment aligns with the Trang Provincial Development Plan, which emphasizes natural resource management, environmental protection, and the conservation of endangered marine species, including dugong and sea turtle.
RUTS plays a leading role in dugong and habitat conservation. In collaboration with the Trang Traditional Fishermen’s Club, the Andaman Foundation, local authorities, and academic institutions, RUTS co-developed the Dugong Conservation Plan (DCP) for Trang Province. The plan focuses on reducing threats to dugongs and their habitats, supporting conservation research, and raising public awareness and community participation in dugong conservation.
Since 2023, RUTS has operated the Rajamangala Trang Aquatic Animal Hospital at its Trang Campus, with funding from RUTS. The hospital provides round-the-clock care and rehabilitation for stranded and injured dugongs and other marine animals, while supporting research, education, and community engagement in marine conservation.
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